Inserv have got The Seafood Market covered for summer this year ☀️

When the sun starts shining, here in Malta, we all know we’re heading for a few months of glorious weather where the unfathomable sea starts calling our name - but not only for the waves we’ll crash against but also for the delicious fishy meal we’ll feast on in the next coming months. 🌊

Look at all that freshness... What more could you ask for?

Where to go for the freshest fish, seafood and shellfish?

This month’s FoodBlog x Inserv special is in collaboration with The Seafood Market where the freshest seafood - and some of the most creative fish dishes - come to life. From fresh steak fish and whole fish to select shellfish that always makes for great eats, The Seafood Market in Gzira should most definitely be on your go-to list once restaurant life is back to normal. 🦐

The Seafood Market serving up some fresh platters in their Inserv Platter Boxes.

But restaurants re-opened or not, The Seafood Market makes use of Inserv’s Platter Boxes so a fresh bite to eat can be easily attainable, right here and now! Simply swing by for your fresh fish platter and take it along with you on your next quiet picnic date, or 2-household BBQ. They even come in a range of 3 sizes, small, medium and large to accommodate for those chunkier appetites amongst us. If there’s no stopping you from clearing a plate of Tuna Tartare, don’t even kid yourself with the medium box - dive in and enjoy it! 🤿

The bounties of the sea - a colourful selection.

What makes The Seafood Market so special?

Decked out with all the freshest seafood, The Seafood Market is stocked by none other than the lads from Adam’s Fish Shop, known as one of Malta’s most popular gourmet fish shops. Adam’s Fish Shop presents its crowd of customers with the freshest cuts, all polished and shined as though you’d ordered them from a restaurant. There’s nothing worse than cleaning a kilo of mussels, the crew at Adam’s will sort that out in no time - just give them an ask! 👍

Which would you start from? Prawns & Langoustines or Trio of Carpaccio? 🤔

Back to the main dish, the undeniably tasty, The Seafood Market. Stepping into this restaurant is a double whammy. Not only can you hook yourself up with your Smoked Salmon lox for breakfast, your fresh Langoustines for a light lunch or your fresh Meagre for a typical Mediterranean dinner through the outlet’s shop, but you can sit down (COVID restrictions permitting), order a glass of wine and enjoy the freshest Calamari, Octopus or Tuna Tataki from The Seafood Market’s Grill. The Seafood Market makes your restaurant and home cooking experience as simple as possible. 🧑‍🍳

Dine in, take it home or do both… the choice is yours!

But if it’s a restaurant-quality takeaway or delivery that you’re after, why not keep it light and fresh with a Platter Box prepared by the fishmongers extraordinaire? Their vast choice of options will have you scratching your head that wee bit, but whatever you choose, you know it’s going to be delicious. Here are some of our favourite options:

Local Prawn Rossi & Langoustines 

There’s nothing sweeter than a fresh rossa or langoustine, served raw - fresh out the Med. You could also opt for a grilled or fried option, but that might be considered sacrilege, when these babies are so fresh. 🦞

The all time favs, so fresh... so tasty!

Carpaccio of Salmon, Meagre & Tuna

Meagre has grown in popularity in the restaurant industry, and rightfully so, the delicate fish is most commonly served cooked, releasing its flaky and tender flavour profile, but have you ever tried gurbell as a crudo. If you haven’t given it a shout, you won’t be disappointed. Tuna and salmon carpaccio need no introduction, but always make it to the crudo board. 🐟

Carpaccio anyone?

Local sea urchins

Say. No. More. I’ll have the lot! If rizzi have always given you the creeps, we say, “No, No!” They’re sweet and taste of the sea and pair really well with a chilled glass of crisp white wine. Take the fishmonger’s suggestion on how to enjoy these spiky beauties. 🤤

Aren't they gorgeous? Ready to dive in?

Chargrilled Octopus

No friends, this has absolutely nothing to do with your nanna’s stuffat tal-qarnit and is nowhere close to the texture, flavour and complexity of a steamed or pressure cooked garlic and olive oil octopus. Chargrilled octopus is the king of the octopi - and at The Seafood Market, you know it’s fresh and prepared perfectly. 🐙

Grilled and seasoned to perfection... we'll take another order please!

Sea Snails

Sea snails go by very many names, including bulots, and the way they are presented at the The Seafood Market takes them to a whole new level. Just like our traditional bebbux, pry them out of their shell, squeeze a bit of lemon on those beasts and chomp on down! 🐚

Would you try these guys? They're hella good!

Salmon Tartare

Another classic, that needs no explanation, but a lot of recommendation from The Seafood Market - the iconic Salmon Tartare served on a bed of salad leaves and dressed to perfection. 😋

Don't mind if we do... Salmon Tartare always a winner!

Tuna Tataki

Gently seared thick slices of tuna, coated in sesame seeds for that touch of Asian flair and a little bit of crunch. The Tuna Tataki at The Seafood Market is aptly served with a wakame salad to boost those good times up a notch. 🍣

Bit of Asian flair? Go for the Tuna Tataki

Prawn Rossi Tartare

When we said these beauties should be enjoyed in their raw form, tartare was definitely on that list - there’s nothing like the smooth, creamy and delicate flavours of a sweet local prawn - chopped to perfection and dressed by the gods. You can never get enough of this! 🦐

Probably the best Prawn Tartare you'll ever eat!

San Michele Oysters

If you’ve never had an oyster, and we really, really hope you have, the quality of the San Michele umami bombs paired with the fishmongers’ shucking ability at The Seafood Market takes you to the French Coast and back. Remember to dress your oysters just before serving and chew on down - savour every bite. 🦪

Me, oh my! Oysters on demand... sounds like a good day!

Tuna Tartare

The Seafood Market pull out all the stops when it comes to tartare, and to complete the trio, tuna makes a grand appearance. There’s so much flavour packed into a dice of tuna, it’s quite incredible. 🤯

We'd smash this Tuna Tartare in a heartbeat!

Choosing your favourites off this list can be quite hard, but what if you could bring it all home in an Inserv Platter Box and make your way through the full selection throughout the afternoon. Imagine yourself set up with a bottle or two of wine, your feet propped up on a sunbed, sun shining and all your platters on ice to stay fresh and keep you entertained. 🍱

If you must share, make sure it’s with someone who appreciates the fine flavours of the sea, the delicacies that are about to brighten their soul and someone who appreciates your running commentary on how good everything is. 😗👌